Chevrolet Cobalt Complaints

7,975 consumer complaints on file.

#11435286October 3, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel leaking from body near left-rear wheel well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435291October 3, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line leaking in front of REAR LEFT tire. Looks to be due to rust causing the leak
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434867September 29, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, she smelled a fuel odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she veered to the side of the road and exited the vehicle to determine the origin of the odor. The contact stated the odor was coming from outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated the failure had been reoccurring and the fuel was leaking underneath the vehicle while the vehicle was running. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434782September 28, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
In past two months, I smelled some gasoline fumes inside the car when starting or/and shutting the engine and the odor became stronger over time. I have looked around and under the car but I couldn't find any evidence of gasoline leak. Then on few days before September 27, 2021, I had a bit of trouble starting the engine as I had to try twice before I got the engine running. On September 27, 2021, I then found the leaking of gasoline from a fuel line under the car next to left rear wheel well. It was dripping and left puddles of gasoline on the street. I decided not to drive it now because of potential fire from drippings. Now my car is now parked on the driveway with a piece of cardboard catching the drippings.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434562September 27, 2021
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed to operate as the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the speedometer also failed to operate as needed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434575September 27, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problems with ignition had a recall on ignition got it replaced still is messing up had to buy another car cause it won't start. It cut off while going down the road
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434210September 24, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss power steering functionality without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433914September 21, 2021
STEERING
The vehicle will often lose power steering and begin to "buck" or "jolt" when braking. The door chime will sound and the display will flash "POWER STEERING" when this occurs. The speedometer and other gauges will go crazy and won't accurately state how fast you are driving. Sometimes when this happens, the steering wheel will become very difficult to move and it is almost impossible to turn. Sometimes the car will just buck when braking, sometimes the steering completely gives out. My car has even stalled and stopped running while driving - I am unsure if this is related to the problem. Any of these issues are extremely dangerous and could cause an accident. There is a recall on this vehicle for the power steering system, but Chevrolets own website claims my vehicle does NOT have any recalls (according to my VIN). I have never brought this car in for repair (for the recall) and to my knowledge, none of the previous owners have either. Upon researching, many others seem to have this problem as well with GM telling them their car does not have a recall. This has been going on for a long time, and no mechanic or anyone I bring it to can tell me what's wrong.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433616September 20, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that fuel was leaking nearby the passenger’s side door. There was no warning light illuminated. There was an abnormal odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact referenced NHTSA Action Number: PE20011 (Fuel System, Other) open investigation. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433371September 17, 2021
ENGINE, STEERING
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and loss motive power. The power steering became inoperable. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432603September 11, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel system has developed a small leak, for now near the left rear tire. I cannot pinpoint the exact location of the leak due to the heat shielding around the lines. My concern is the proximity of the fuel leak to the exhaust system and potential fire hazard. A dealer has not looked at my car, however I have performed maintenance on enough vehicles and aircraft to know when there is a fuel leak. There are no warning lights associated for the leak thus far, there is a tendency for the the vehicle to need to prime itself by cranking in the morning or in cold temperatures.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432092September 8, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V073000 (Steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 76,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432027September 7, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Began smelling gas while i was driving, took to mechanic to get checked. fuel line was cracked at the fuel pump. had to replace whole assembly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431962September 7, 2021
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact's daughter owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. Additionally, the door locks would lock and unlock independently, and the speedometer was not functioning properly. The electric power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431559September 2, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Corrosion was found in the fuel line near the left rear wheel causing a fuel leak. I am currently having the fuel lines replaced as the leak was near the exhaust and the car was deemed unsafe to drive for fear of catching fire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431330September 1, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
gas pump repaired in recall again leaking
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431103August 30, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This is additional information in regards to my first reported complaint of my fuel lines leaking. Mechanic stated my car was definitely unsafe and surprisingly my car didn't catch fire. Used a full tank of gas just driving 15 miles. Lost thar much fuel due to leak.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431134August 30, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Back near the rear wheel the gas's lines are so rusted out it's because of the manufacturer put a heat shield on it and it trapped morsure and water in it and rusted the lines so bad there's barley anything left this is a known issue in Chevy Cobalt ls coupes I own a 2007 Chevy cobalt LS coupe I don't understand why there isn't a recall on all 2000-2012 Chevy cobalt models or a reimbursement for the people who bought that had to replace the gas lines because of that
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430426August 25, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My 08 Chevy Cobalt has major fuel leak leaving puddles by left rear wheel. Very strong smell odor, losing more gas than putting in. I lost 5 gallons of gas in a 3 mile radius. Took to a repair shop and mechanic said the fuel lines are rusted from one end to the other and Chevy(GM) does not make fuel lines for a repair. At risk for car blowing up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429970August 21, 2021
STEERING
whenever i would go to speed up my ecs active light would pop up, now it’s been popping up every time my wheel isn’t straight and randomly. it’s scary because it causes my car to bog down and the steering feels weird and my brakes get really rough
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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